Exploring the Impact: Research on Our Grief Support Model with NYU Langone Health
Together with NYU Langone Health and the Center for Surgical &Transplant Applied Research Team (CSTAR), we are conducting extensive studies on our novel grief support program model. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to advancing the science of donor family care. By partnering with such esteemed institutions, we aim to provide evidence-based support to those who have lost loved ones, ensuring their mental and emotional well-being is prioritized. The research being conducted is crucial in validating the effectiveness of our program and understanding its impact on grief, anxiety, and depression among donor families.
In a preliminary study conducted by NYU Langone Health, researchers found promising results that highlight the efficacy of our grief support program. Among the participants, 86% reported reduced grief symptoms, 79% experienced a decrease in anxiety symptoms, and 76% saw a reduction in depression symptoms. These findings are encouraging and demonstrate the potential of our model to make a significant difference in the lives of donor families. We are honored to contribute to this vital area of research and to help shape the future of donor family care.
If you have any questions about our work with NYU Langone Health, please contact us at info@taylorsgift.org.
Sunjae Bae, MD, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Departments of Surgery and Population Health; Mara A. McAdams DeMarco, PhD, Associate Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery, Associate Professor, Departments of Surgery and Population Health; Allan B. Massie, PhD, Director, Quantitative Core, Member of the Faculty, Departments of Surgery and Population Health; Dorry L. Segev, MD, PhD. Director, Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research, Vice Chair of Research, Department of Surgery, Professor, Departments of Surgery and Population Health; Sommer E. Gentry, PhD, Co-Director, Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research,Director, Operations Research Core, Member of the Faculty, Departments of Surgery and Population Health; Tara Storch, Co-Founder, President Taylor’s Gift Foundation; Macey L. Levan, JD, PhD, Director, Qualitative Core, Associate Professor, Departments of Surgery and Population Health.
